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12 Aug 2026

Heat is on, and we all need to help

Over the past few weeks, we have all felt it. The heat has been intense, our parks and green spaces are looking brown, we …

30 Jul 2026

Tackling problems so we can all feel safe

Everyone deserves to feel safe in their neighbourhood. Residents should be able to go about their daily lives, walk through the town centre, use …

2 Jul 2026

Our 4-year plan – and promise to you

This week (Tuesday 30 June) our new council plan was passed by a meeting of the full council. The plan is how we translate …

25 Jun 2026

Three moments of national pride

Three very different occasions, falling on days at opposite ends of this week, 2 celebrating people who have made a difference to our borough, …

4 Jun 2026

Creating a garden for everyone: new regional park

The last couple of weeks have really made me appreciate the need for us all to have access to outdoor space. Temperatures of 35 …

14 May 2026

‘Thank you for entrusting us to deliver for you’

A home that is affordable. A job that pays a decent wage. A neighbourhood that Is beautiful and clean. Our parents growing older in …

26 Mar 2026

Focusing every pound on value for money

The council has been ruthlessly efficient with your money and we are focusing every pound we spend on delivering the best possible services for …

19 Mar 2026

Building decent, secure places to call home

Ensuring all residents have a decent place to call home is one of the most important priorities the council has set itself. We simply …

12 Mar 2026

Why parks and leisure really matter

Our parks are one of the things that makes our borough truly special. Every town has major parks and hidden gems that allow people …

5 Mar 2026

More rewilding and better open spaces

In order to tackle the climate crisis the council has delivered on its promise to restore nature, strengthen resilience and create places that support …

26 Feb 2026

‘Working to build a more equal borough’

We have set out to build a fairer, more inclusive borough one where services are shaped openly with the people who use them. This …

18 Feb 2026

‘Making our borough feel safe’

Our borough is an amazing place, but people can only enjoy all the things that our borough has to offer is if they feel …

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